An icon of the Gold Coast is set to enter a bold new era, as the Makris Group commences the evolution of Marina Mirage and ushers in the birth of The Australian Riviera
After 37 years as an iconic dining, shopping and marina precinct, Makris Group’s Marina Mirage officially closed its doors this week to begin a visionary $500 million transformation of the Gold Coast waterfront that will firmly position Australia as a global lifestyle destination ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Inspired by the timeless allure of the world’s great Rivieras, the new Marina Mirage will create a new level of luxury living in Australia. The development will combine super-yacht marina culture with an exceptional hotel and limited edition residences, seamlessly integrated with the pristine waterfront environment to create an unmatched lifestyle.
Representing the most significant investment to date along the Gold Coast, Southport Spit, Marina Mirage directly connects to the Broadwater providing beach access and kilometres of scenic extended boardwalks – forming the heartbeat of the Southport Spit.
Currently the largest development of its kind in Australia this project is truly unparalleled. Jason Makris, Chief Executive Officer, Makris Group, said: “We are establishing the benchmark in Australia for a destination that embodies the sophistication of a Riviera lifestyle yet feels unmistakably Australian. Residents and visitors will move effortlessly from their yacht to their villa, to fine dining, curated retail, and world-class leisure and wellbeing experiences. This builds on the vision of my father, Con Makris, who recognised early the Gold Coast’s potential as a world-class coastal destination.”
The heart of the development will feature the 126-key Marina Mirage Gold Coast, a Luxury Collection Resort by Marriott International – the first of its kind on Australia’s mainland – bringing the world’s most distinguished hospitality to the Gold Coast.
The low-rise, eco-aligned village will include 38 ultra-exclusive residences, seven chef-led dining destinations, and eight atelier boutiques that blend international luxury with artisanal craftsmanship.
A 2,000-square-metre longevity and wellness precinct will redefine wellbeing, with clinical-grade recovery, biohacking, concierge fitness and integrated wellness programs, while 1,000 square metres of flexible event spaces will cater to functions, pavilions, rooftop events and co-working spaces.
Complementing the resort is the 78-berth superyacht marina, completed in late 2021, accommodating vessels from 12 to 85 metres, complete with helipad access for seamless yacht-to-villa connectivity.
The marina has already received multiple awards for design and amenity and is currently fully occupied, and will remain operational and trading through construction.
As Marina Mirage bids farewell to current tenants, throughout this initial establishment period, selected waterfront restaurants will remain open until January 2026 with available site parking.
Residences at Marina Mirage will be released privately by Makris Group’s preferred agents, who have been involved in the development and planning for over five years.
Completion is scheduled for 2029, with the project set to create 2,500 jobs during construction and support more than 400 ongoing jobs each year once operational.
